Clinical

Finding ways to manage and treat psoriasis can be quite a journey. Oftentimes, it can feel like there are many different paths to explore, and determining which 1 works best...

Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches on the body. There is no cure, and it comes and goes in cycles called flares. A...

People who have psoriasis mostly get flare-ups on their torso, arms, and legs. However, scientists have discovered other common areas for this skin disease. Sensitive areas like the face can...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin in many different ways. There are at least 4 subtypes of psoriasis understood today. The most common is plaque...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects 2 to 3 percent of the population worldwide. It is a disorder that affects skin cell growth. Skin cells, or keratinocytes, replicate...

People who are being treated for psoriasis sometimes face worsening symptoms. This is a common challenge for people with autoimmune diseases. Knowledge of psoriasis and your body’s unique responses can...

A common myth is that psoriasis is “just” a skin disease. This is far from the truth. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that occurs because of a dysfunction in the...

When your scalp will not stop itching, it is time to take a closer look underneath your hair. Two common red, itchy rashes on the scalp are scalp psoriasis and...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

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Itchy plaques, visible spots of inflamed skin, rude stares, and insensitive comments. Living with psoriasis is not easy. We're a community that gets it and we're here to support. By...

Itchy plaques, visible spots of inflamed skin, rude stares, and insensitive comments. Living with psoriasis is not easy. We're a community that gets it and we're here to support. By...

Good quality sleep and enough sleep are essential for overall health, but 85.4 percent of people with a psoriatic condition report sleep troubles. This is especially problematic for people with...

Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition seen most often among children aged 3 to 16. The name comes from the Greek words pityriasis meaning “scaly,” and alba meaning “white.”...

While lesser known than psoriasis of the skin (cutaneous psoriasis) psoriasis-related conditions in the mouth do afflict some people. It’s not easy to diagnose or remedy. There are a limited...

Studies show that the challenges of having psoriasis are greater for women than they are for men. This is partly because women experience more stigma, negative emotions, and social impact...

Psoriasis is a relatively common skin condition that affects people all over the world. Research shows that psoriasis affects about 3 percent of the adult population, totaling more than 7.5...

Both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic autoimmune conditions that can be found in people all over the world. There are many factors connected with getting these diseases, sometimes lumped...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...